Time For Ilhan

Directed by Norah Shapiro89 minutes

Can a hijab-wearing, black, Muslim, mother-of-three, beat a 43-year incumbent in the Minnesota legislature? You betcha! Come see this amazing woman of Somali descent fight against the odds with unapologetic hopefulness and tenacity. Her grassroots campaign and ultimately, 2016 win is one to inspire us as the mid-term elections near. A fresh take on the old story of the American Dream, this lovely documentary offers an inspiring, stereotype-busting portrait of a rising political star as she begins a bold and powerful political career.

The ELFF mission is 1) to enrich the cultural community of Michigan by bringing independent films from around the world that will enlighten, entertain, affect, educate and expose the people of Michigan to other cultures, viewpoints and backgrounds. The film festival and the ELFS achieve this. 2) To foster, promote, exhibit and award filmmaking in the Lake Michigan region. The LMFC, the 48/5 Film Contest, and the festival trailer contest achieve this goal.